Bujumbura’s water system built for 2005 is still serving the City in 2026
Nearly 95% of the drinking water consumed in Bujumbura still comes from infrastructure built more than four decades ago,...
African leaders back local drug manufacturing as foreign aid shrinks
African leaders have committed to accelerating local production of medicines and vaccines as the continent faces declining international health...
New EAC Virology Centre expected to boost Burundi’s Outbreak response
Burundi is expected to benefit from a new East African Community regional virology hub launched in Uganda on Wednesday,...
Burundi tightens cleanliness drive with weekly inspections and fines threat
Burundi's government has announced tougher enforcement of nationwide sanitation measures, introducing weekly inspections every Thursday and warning that people...
Ten years later, Burundi journalist Jean Bigirimana’s disappearance remains unresolved
en years after Burundian journalist Jean Bigirimana disappeared, his whereabouts remain unknown, with his family, former colleagues and international...
Can East Africa’s new Virology Centre close the region’s pandemic preparedness gaps?
The East African Community (EAC) on Wednesday officially designated the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) as its Regional Centre...
Can Public Clean-Up Campaigns solve Bujumbura’s waste problem?
Community clean-up campaigns have become a familiar sight across Burundi's commercial capital, with residents, local officials and security personnel...
EAC pushes new wave of border reforms as Burundi’s Kobero crossing faces regional review
The East African Community (EAC) is preparing to review operations at the Kobero/Kabanga One Stop Border Post on the...
Burundi Police to introduce first dedicated training on Journalist Safety
Burundi's National Police is preparing to introduce its first dedicated training module on the safety of journalists, freedom of...
DRC-Rwanda peace process enters new phase with push for Independent Verification
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda are moving toward creating a mechanism to verify compliance with their U.S.-backed...
Africa wants more girls in Tech, but digital divide slows progress
African governments and education partners are pushing for greater participation of girls in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)...
Burundi plans to recruit 5,000 teachers as schools grapple with staff shortages
Burundi plans to recruit 5,000 teachers during the 2026-2027 fiscal year as the government seeks to ease staffing shortages...
